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hiccup in Malay

tersedu-sedu

/ˈhɪkʌp/

hiccup in Malay: tersedu-sedu. In English, hiccup means a spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

Malay words for hiccup

to hiccup
tersedu-sedu

English meaning of hiccup

  1. noun A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
  2. noun A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
  3. noun Any spasm or sudden change.
  4. noun A minor obstacle or setback.

Full definition of hiccup

hiccup in a sentence

  • There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.
  • There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.
  • "I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.

Synonyms of hiccup

hiccup in other languages

Questions about hiccup in Malay

What is the meaning of hiccup in Malay?
Hiccup in Malay is tersedu-sedu.
Apakah maksud hiccup dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hiccup: tersedu-sedu.
What does hiccup mean in English?
Hiccup means a spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

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